ISIS’s deadly attack on Catholic Church in Congo, 40 people killed

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ISIS CONGO Church Attack: 40 people have died in an attack on the Catholic Church by the Islamic State -backed ADF rebels in Eastern Congo. However, the local media has described the death toll more than 40.

ISIS's deadly attack on Catholic Church in Congo, 40 people killedPreparations are underway to bury all the dead in the premises of Catholic Church.

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  • ISIS -backed rebels attack in Eastern Congo.
  • 40 people killed in attack on Catholic Church.
  • According to local media, the ADF rebel group attacked.
Goma. The death toll in an attack on a Catholic church in Eastern Congo by the Islamic State -backed rebels has increased to 40. A leader of the civil institution gave this information. “The bodies are still on the spot,” the civic organization coordinator in Komanda, its province told ‘Associated Press’, “The bodies are still on the spot, and the volunteers are preparing to bury them in the collective grave, which we are preparing in the premises of the Catholic Church.”

Earlier, at least five other people were killed in the attack on nearby village Machongani. The attack was carried out at around one o’clock in the Catholic Church complex in Komanda, Eastern Congo. It is believed that both the attacks have been carried out by members of the ‘Allied Democratic Force’ (ADF).

A spokesperson of the Congo Army in Ituri province located in Komanda has confirmed the death of 10 people. The number of dead in local media reports has been stated to be more than 40. DRC Army spokesman Lieutenant Jules Agongo confirmed 10 people killed in an attack on the church.

ADF is a rebellious group, which is related to the Islamic State. It is active in the border region between Uganda and Congo, and has regularly attacking the civilian population.

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Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has more than 10 years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining with AyraNews24x7, he has worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently that h …Read more

Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has more than 10 years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining with AyraNews24x7, he has worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently that h … Read more

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